Young Canadians sue government over alleged climate failures

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October 6, 2026

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MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — When a wildfire threatened her northern Canada home three years ago, Kira Young packed what she could and fled.

Later this month, she’ll be in court, suing Ottawa over allegations it is failing to respond to climate change.

Young is one of 15 people from across the country, all aged 17-24, pursuing a case unprecedented in Canadian legal history.

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